Walter Farquhar Hook

English cleric; Dean of Chichester (1798–1875)
Person human Q7965159
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Walter Farquhar Hook

Summary

Walter Farquhar Hook is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on March 13, 1798[3]. He died on October 20, 1875[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter Farquhar Hook's place of birth was London[2].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook was born on March 13, 1798[3].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook died on October 20, 1875[4].
  • Among Walter Farquhar Hook's spouses was Anna Delicia Hook[8].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's professions included writer[5].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook worked as a theologian[6].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook held the position of Dean of Chichester[11].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook was educated at Christ Church[12].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's education included a stint at Winchester College[13].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook was educated at Blundell's School[14].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[17].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook is recorded as male[18].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's Commons category is recorded as Walter Farquhar Hook[20].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's family name is recorded as Hook[21].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's given name is recorded as Walter[22].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[25].
  • Walter Farquhar Hook's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Walter Farquhar Hook… he was born on March 13, 1798[3].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[12], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Oxford[30]; Winchester College[13], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34]; and Blundell's School[14], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1604[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and theologian[6]. Walter Farquhar Hook held the position of Dean of Chichester[11].

Recognition

Walter Farquhar Hook received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

Personal Life

Among Walter Farquhar Hook's spouses was Anna Delicia Hook[8]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[17].

Death and Burial

Walter Farquhar Hook died on October 20, 1875[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Farquhar Hook ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Walter Farquhar Hook born?

Born in London[2], Walter Farquhar Hook…

Who was Walter Farquhar Hook married to?

Walter Farquhar Hook's spouses include Anna Delicia Hook[8].

What did Walter Farquhar Hook do for work?

Walter Farquhar Hook worked as writer[5] and theologian[6].

Where did Walter Farquhar Hook go to school?

Walter Farquhar Hook was educated at Christ Church[12], Winchester College[13], and Blundell's School[14].

What awards did Walter Farquhar Hook receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15].

References

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  12. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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